Industry News
APPEX 2027 to put AI and robotic advances in the spotlight
Being held from 16–19 March 2027 in Melbourne, APPEX 2027 will demonstrate how AI, robotics and intelligent automation are being applied across processing and packaging. [ + ]
Sparc and Levidian partner on UAE graphene-based coatings manufacturing
Sparc Technologies has entered a partnership for the commercialisation of ecosparc enhanced protective coatings in the Middle East. [ + ]
ARC awards $82.5m for new research hubs and training centres
$82.5 million has been awarded in Australian Government funding to 17 new research hubs and training centres through the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program. [ + ]
Industrial electricity costs could halve by sharing infrastructure
Heavy industry could reduce electricity costs by up to 50% by sharing renewable infrastructure and coordinating how it uses power, according to a new report. [ + ]
Seeq and Applied Computing partner on industrial AI for energy operations
The two companies have signed a commercial agreement that pairs physics-grounded detection and diagnosis with Seeq's industrial intelligence platform. [ + ]
ARENA opens Round 3 of Solar Sunshot with $250m available
ARENA is seeking local and global solar innovators for the latest $250 million solar manufacturing funding round. [ + ]
CCEP's $39.7m can line upgrade in Perth increases capacity 40%
The investment at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Kewdale facility lifts speeds to 1500 cans/min, with a capacity around 384 million cans/year. [ + ]
ENEOS opens Direct MCH large-scale demonstration plant in Brisbane
Demonstration operations are seen as a step towards establishing a green hydrogen supply chain through the production of methylcyclohexane. [ + ]
ARENA funds manufacturing of solar construction robots
Australian-made solar robots are moving towards commercial scale with $31.1m in ARENA funding. [ + ]
Western Sydney Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6bn
With the opening of the new Western Sydney Airport, investment is increasing in advanced manufacturing and technology facilities at the Bradfield City precinct. [ + ]
First prospective tenants identified for Western Defence Forge
The Government of Western Australia says it has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge advanced manufacturing hub development. [ + ]
Peacock Bros. and insignia to unite under one roof in Victoria
Peacock Group is building a purpose-built facility in Dandenong South which is set to bring Peacock Bros. and insignia together. [ + ]
Automated cell therapy manufacturing system wins Good Design Award
Celleo's Larkem V40 automates one of the last hand-done steps in making a cell therapy faster, more precise and without the most expensive cleanroom. [ + ]
New wastewater facility opens in Western Sydney
The $1.2 billion Badu Yarragul Water Resource Recovery Facility at Kemps Creek aims to help support the next chapter of growth across Western Sydney. [ + ]
Pope Packaging completes Adelaide facility expansion
With a major expansion of its Adelaide paper sack manufacturing operation, Pope Packaging has increased the quality and capacity of its manufacturing. [ + ]
